Only You

Go Ask Alice

I love this artwork. I've been fascinated by the story of Alice in Wonderland since I was a little girl. Why I haven't read it I'll never know. Maybe someday.

At Every Baseball Game

Waiting for My Red Eye

Santa Barbara Roasting Company, Santa Barbara, CA

I took this picture of the giant coffee grinder with my cell phone while my Red Eye was being prepared. The aroma was so delicious. I was in heaven!

Family Fun

Every time my family gets together for any type of gathering, we end up playing board games. This has been a tradition with my five siblings since the 1960s. We have successful past this family tradition to the next generation. This afternoon we'll be celebrating my nephew Michael's 20th birthday. After a delicious BBQ and a yummy chocolate cake, we'll gather around the table to play some board games. Catch Phrase! has become the number one favorite the past couple of years.

Never played Catch Phrase!? Here's a quick description -- "Quick, rattle off as many clues until somebody on your team yells the word or phrase you want to hear. Get as physical as you want. Gesture. Say anything you want. Just keep talking. And keep passing 'Cause if the buzzer goes off while you're holding the disk, the other guys get the point in CATCH PHRASE...the fast-passing, fast-talking game."

The game is played in two teams. The goal for each player is to get their team to say the word displayed in the disc. One member of a team starts the timer and tries to get his or her team to guess the displayed word. A clue-giver can make any physical gesture and give almost any verbal clue. However, one may not say a word that rhymes with the word, give the first letter of the word, say the number of syllables, or say part of the word in the clue (e.g., "worry" for "worry wart"). When the team guesses correctly, the other team takes its turn. Play continues until the timer runs out. The team not holding the disc when time runs out scores a point. They also have one chance to guess the word (only one guess is allowed, and can be discussed amongst the team members); a correct answer earns a bonus point. The first team to seven points wins.

And boy, do we get physical! My niece Cassie has tossed the game disc across the dining room table like a Frisbee! LOL! Remember, holding onto that disc when the buzzer goes off means you lose. People have almost fallen off chairs, spit out mouthfuls of soda and margaritas, choked on a tortilla chip from laughing too hard, or been blown away when someone gets the right answer from some crazy, off the wall clue. If you enjoy raking your brain while laughing your head off, you'll definitely enjoy this game. I love times like this with my family and friends.

My Photography - Wildflowers

Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens (Mother's Day, 2008).

Be the Change - Ghandi

Fun with Coffee

Delicious Ambiguity

I Love Europe

Breathtaking doorways -- one of the many reasons I can't wait to explore Europe next year.

What's the Point?

I love this artwork. Even though the girl is in a crabby mood, the everything around her seems joyful. Hopefully they can help cheer her up.

An Open Mind

I Love Anime

When it comes to anime, I enjoy drama and suspense the most. A storyline full of mystery and intrigue. Something that keeps me guessing. Anything with soul takers, vampires, ghosts, the underworld, good vs. evil. Saving the world. Fighting greedy corporations or government. Magical powers. Action, lots of action. And great weapons. The bigger the better. I'm not into romance but like sexual tension between the characters. Cute little stuffed animals in anime always bring a smile to my face. I do adore stories about love, friendship and working together. On the other hand, I dig stories about loners too.

Mobile Snowmen

I adore snowboarders. I consider them the bravest, most talented athletes on the planet. For example, what professional basketball or football player who could do what Terje does?

Terje Haakonsen- Snowboarder Magazine interview
Terje Haakonsen - Burton TV

My Photography

Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens (Mother's Day 2008)

Travel Bug

Manarola in Northern Italy.

One day I will get to explore this glorious city. It reminds me of a fairy tale, a magical place. Very surreal.

Flower Power

photo: Me (cell phone)

With A Love Like That

Only Two More Days

Spring doesn't officially begin for another two days, but I just couldn't wait. I love this graphic.

Never Give Up

Good Luck Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day. May the luck of the Irish be with you.

Energy Drink Replacement?

I purchased this gum last spring at a local bookstore. I chewed the two "mentally refreshing" pieces right before my Law & Ethics class. It didn't live up to its claims. Oh well, back to my Red Bulls.

photo: Me

Prince Charming

This is how I'm feeling tonight - free and breezy.

I'm sitting in the coffeehouse and suddenly Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" came over the airwaves. It brings back wonderful memories of my best friend Dave. He played this song over and over again on our road trips back in 1988. I miss what he called our "high adventure" trips together. He could make a quick stop to Farmer's Market exciting. I miss you Davy. You died way too young. I miss you so much.

Turtle Power

I came across this picture about two years ago. It's so odd and intriguing. I'd love to meet the photographer and pick his or her brain. I have so many questions I'd love to ask.

My Lucky Number

Feed the birdie

Listen to Dorothy

The Bad Girl's Club

Both Ailea and Whitney got sent home last night for attacking Amber M.! Two for the price of one. I loved it! No more from the "psycho chick" and "This is how we do it in Boston" twit.

The Cookie Crumbles

Thought of the Day

Welcome to my Blog

Although I can be found various places on the wonderful Internet, I decided to created yet another blog. Nothing too fancy, just occasional posts on whatever pops into my head. Or happens to catch my attention. Comments are always welcome. Enjoy!